ramses
Proper noun 1. A royal name: "Ramses" refers to any of twelve kings who ruled ancient Egypt during the 19th and 20th dynasties, between approximately 1315 and 1090 BC. It is a dynastic name borne by multiple pharaohs.
"Ramses" is used as a proper noun to specifically identify these historical Egyptian rulers. It is typically followed by a numeral (e.g., Ramses II) to distinguish between individual kings. * The great temple at Abu Simbel was built by Ramses II. * Historians study the military campaigns of Ramses III.
- The Ramesside period: This term refers to the historical era when Egypt was ruled by pharaohs named Ramses, known for its monumental architecture and imperial power.
- The Ramesside period marked the last great era of the Egyptian Empire.
- Rameses: An alternative spelling for the same royal name.
- The biblical Exodus is sometimes associated with Rameses II.
- Pharaoh: A general title for an ancient Egyptian king. (Note: "Pharaoh" is a title, while "Ramses" is a specific name held by multiple individuals with that title.)
The word "Ramses" refers exclusively to these specific historical figures. It does not have a common meaning outside of this historical and archaeological context. The most famous of these kings is Ramses II, also known as Ramses the Great.
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any of 12 kings of ancient Egypt between 1315 and 1090 BC
